Source snapshot 2026-10-05. Matching cohort: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive · . All configurations in this shared cohort are included; other configurations on the source pages are excluded. This is a comparison of this cohort, not the entire nameplates or retail trims.
| Vehicle | EPA combined consumption | Cost / mile | 12,000 mi / year | 5 years / 60,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander | 24–25 US MPG | $0.14–$0.15 | $1,680.00–$1,750.00 | $8,400.00–$8,750.00 |
| Honda Pilot | 22–22 US MPG | $0.16 | $1,909.09 | $9,545.45 |
How large is the energy-cost difference?
A minus B ranges from $-229.09 to $-159.09 per year, or $-1,145.45 to $-795.45 over five years. Positive means A costs more; negative means A costs less. If the range spans zero, the result depends on configuration. These bounds compare every included pairing, without declaring a winner from a best-case trim.
Method and limitations
Annual cost = miles ÷ combined US MPG × fuel price, or miles × kWh/100 mi ÷ 100 × electricity price. Regular/diesel $3.50/gal; premium $4.00/gal; electricity $0.17/kWh. Prices are illustrative, held fixed for five years, not current national averages. EPA wall-energy ratings include charging losses. EPA standardized ratings do not guarantee actual consumption. Costs exclude purchase price, financing, depreciation, insurance, maintenance, taxes and incentives.
Included source records
- 2025 Toyota Highlander · Automatic (S8) · EPA 48912 · EPA #48912
- 2025 Toyota Highlander · Automatic (S8) · EPA 48913 · EPA #48913
- 2025 Honda Pilot FWD · Automatic (S10) · EPA 47728 · EPA #47728
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